Mission Ocean and Waters Newsletter

Info day(s) on the 2025 Work Programme of the Mission Ocean and Waters was held on 22 May. The session introduced potential applicants to the new calls featured in the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 and included a Q&A segment with participants. Check out our summary for the key highlights and takeaways.

This is a historic deal in the fight against climate change, marking a significant advancement in reducing the environmental impact of the shipping industry on a global scale.

The new Regulation will protect the environment while ensuring that European industries can continue to operate and expand sustainably.

As the C-FAARER Mission Ocean and Waters project nears its conclusion, we reflect on its achievements in supporting marine innovators, entrepreneurs, and other pioneers across the Atlantic and Arctic Sea basins, while contributing regenerative ocean farming practices and marine ecosystems restoration.

The TIDAL ArtS Mission Ocean and Waters project is inviting artists, collectives and creatives across Europe to inspire citizen engagement with aquatic environments across the Mission Ocean and Water lighthouse regions. Twenty selected applicants will each receive a EUR 15 000 grant to create works that connect communities to their local waters, and take part in workshops with scientists, civil society organisations, and educators. Deadline: 14 June 2025.

SHORE, a Mission Ocean and Waters project, has launched their third and final call for schools. Eligible primary and secondary schools are invited to propose at least three types of activities that address at least one of following topics: sea-based activities, biodiversity, hazardous substances and marine litter, climate change, or the sustainable use of marine resources. Successful applicants will receive a grant of EUR 10,000 plus project mentorship and guidance. Deadline: 30 June 2025.

The LIFE Programme 2025 has just launched, featuring calls highly relevant to the objectives of the Mission "Restore our Ocean and Waters." Check out calls for the Standard Action Projects (SAPs) under the Nature, Environment, and Climate Change sub-programmes, as well as calls for the Strategic Nature Projects (SNaPs) and Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs). Deadline: SAPs: 23 September 2025; SNaPs and SIPs: 05 March 2026.

As part of #EMDInMyCountry, BlueMissionAA, one of the Coordination and Support Actions of the Mission Ocean and Waters, developed an Ocean Literacy Booklet (English, Português) tailored for our younger generation. This educational resource dives deep into Marine Protected Areas, ocean habitats, and how to help ocean restoration and conservation. Download it here!

BlueMissionMed, one of the Coordination and Support Actions of the Mission Ocean and Waters, has published the children’s book “Our Blue Treasure” during the EU Ocean Days. This marks an exciting step in fostering youth engagement with ocean and water literacy! Download it now and get inspired!